An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation

✍ Scribed by M. I. Ojovan and William E. Lee (Auth.)

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2014
• Leaves: 358
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Drawing on the authors' extensive experience in the processing and disposal of waste, An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation, Second Edition examines the gamut of nuclear waste issues from the natural level of radionuclides in the environment to geological disposal of waste-forms and their long-term behavior. It covers all-important aspects of processing and immobilization, including nuclear decay, regulations, new technologies and methods. Significant focus is given to the analysis of the various matrices used, especially cement and glass, with further discussion of other matrices such as bitumen. The final chapter concentrates on the performance assessment of immobilizing materials and safety of disposal, providing a full range of the resources needed to understand and correctly immobilize nuclear waste.

• The fully revised second edition focuses on core technologies and has an integrated approach to immobilization and hazards
• Each chapter focuses on a different matrix used in nuclear waste immobilization: cement, bitumen, glass and new materials
• Keeps the most important issues surrounding nuclear waste - such as treatment schemes and technologies and disposal - at the forefront

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front-matter, Pages i,iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface to the Second Edition, Pages xiii-xiv
1 - Introduction to Immobilisation, Pages 1-6
2 - Nuclear Decay, Pages 7-19
3 - Contaminants and Hazards, Pages 21-30
4 - Naturally Occurring Radionuclides, Pages 31-39
5 - Background Radiation, Pages 41-47
6 - Nuclear Waste Regulations, Pages 49-64
7 - Principles of Nuclear Waste Management, Pages 65-74
8 - Nuclear Waste Types and Sources, Pages 75-97
9 - Short-Lived Waste Radionuclides, Pages 99-106
10 - Long-Lived Waste Radionuclides, Pages 107-115
11 - Waste Processing Schemes, Pages 117-135
12 - Characterisation of Radioactive Waste, Pages 137-158
13 - Pre-treatment of Radioactive Wastes, Pages 159-170
14 - Treatment of Radioactive Wastes, Pages 171-203
15 - Immobilisation of Radioactive Waste in Cement, Pages 205-232
16 - Immobilisation of Radioactive Waste in Bitumen, Pages 233-244
17 - Immobilisation of Radioactive Waste in Glass, Pages 245-282
18 - New Immobilising Hosts and Technologies, Pages 283-305
19 - Transport and Storage of Radioactive Waste, Pages 307-319
20 - Nuclear Waste Disposal, Pages 321-335
21 - Safety and Performance Assessments, Pages 337-362